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Phillip Tietz strike and Finn Dahmen heroics secure narrow win for Augsburg over Wolfsburg

Augsburg continue their impressive form with a 1-0 win against Wolfsburg, thanks to Phillip Tietz's goal and Finn Dahmen's stellar goalkeeping performance, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches and extending their clean sheet record to over 600 minutes without conceding.

Augsburg 1-0 WolfsburgGoals: 1-0 Tietz 53’ (assist: Zesiger)

The home side entered the fray riding an impressive wave of nine games without defeat, while the visitors boasted their own seven-match unbeaten streak. Augsburg's head coach Jess Thorup aimed to continue their strong run, while Wolfsburg's Ralph Hasenhüttl sought to maintain their push for European places in what was set to be a closely contested affair.

Marius Wolf of Augsburg attempts a shot while Mohamed Amoura of Wolfsburg tries to block. (IMAGO/Bernd Feil/M.i.S.)

First-half stalemate

The opening 45 minutes unfolded as a tactical chess match, with both teams demonstrating their defensive prowess. Mohamed Amoura of Wolfsburg had the first meaningful attempt just two minutes in, but his effort sailed wide. Augsburg gradually grew into the game, with Wolf forcing a save from Kamil Grabara in the 22nd minute. The visitors received a setback when Amoura was cautioned in the 30th minute, which would rule him out of Wolfsburg's next fixture. Despite a flurry of attempts from both sides, including efforts from Bence Dardai and Alexis Claude-Maurice, neither team managed to break the deadlock before the interval.

Finn Dahmen makes a crucial diving save to maintain Augsburg's clean sheet (IMAGO/kolbert-press/ Martin Agüera)

Tietz breaks the deadlock

The second half began with increased intensity, and it was Augsburg who struck first. In the 53rd minute, Cédric Zesiger launched a long ball forward, catching the Wolfsburg defence off guard. Tietz seized the opportunity, outpacing Denis Vavro before coolly slotting past Grabara to give Augsburg a 1-0 lead. The goal, Tietz's first in 2025, injected new life into the match and forced Wolfsburg to push for an equaliser. In response, Hasenhüttl made a double substitution in the 65th minute, bringing on Andreas Skov Olsen and Patrick Wimmer for Dardai and Jonas Wind respectively, in an attempt to bolster their attack.

Wolfsburg goalkeeper Grabara leaps to claim the ball under pressure from Tietz (IMAGO/DiZ-PiX)

Dahmen's heroics and Wolfsburg's late surge

As Wolfsburg intensified their efforts to level the score, Augsburg's goalkeeper Dahmen rose to the occasion. The shot-stopper made a series of crucial interventions, including a remarkable save from Tiago Tomás in the 83rd minute. Dahmen's heroics not only preserved Augsburg's lead but also extended his impressive clean sheet record beyond the 600-minute mark, a new club record. The Wolves came agonisingly close to equalising when Wimmer's header struck the crossbar in the 81st minute, but Augsburg's defence held firm. In the dying moments of the game, tensions flared as both Tomás and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw received yellow cards in the 90+6 minute, reflecting the high stakes of the encounter.

Player of the Match: Jeffrey Gouweleeuw

Gouweleeuw delivered a masterclass in defending to earn the Player of the Match accolade. The Augsburg captain, making his 250th Bundesliga appearance, was a commanding presence at the heart of the defence. Gouweleeuw's positioning, aerial dominance, and crucial interventions were instrumental in nullifying Wolfsburg's attacking threats. His leadership and composure under pressure were evident throughout the match, particularly in the closing stages as Wolfsburg pushed for an equaliser. The Dutch defender's performance was a fitting way to mark his milestone appearance and played a pivotal role in securing three valuable points for his team.

Bundesliga Match FactsxGoals: Augsburg 0.79 - Wolfsburg 1.01Fastest player: Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg), 33.1 km/hLowest goal probability: 1-0 by Phillip Tietz (Augsburg), 38 percentMost pressed player: Alexis Claude-Maurice (Augsburg), 15 times under pressurePass efficiency: Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg), +2.22

Fantasy Heroes: Cédric Zesiger (Augsburg, 233 Points), Chrislain Matsima (Augsburg, 197 Points), Frank Onyeka (Augsburg, 196 Points)

Interestingly, despite Wolfsburg's higher xGoals value (1.01 compared to Augsburg's 0.79), it was Augsburg who managed to secure the victory. This statistic underlines the efficiency of Augsburg's attack and the crucial nature of Dahmen's goalkeeping performance in preserving their clean sheet.

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